# Do Australia passport holders need a visa for French Polynesia?

## Answer
No. Australia passport holders do not need a visa to visit French Polynesia for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

- Requirement: Visa-free
- Maximum stay: 3 months
- Scope: Tourism, ordinary passport
- Action before travel: None, travel on your passport
- Data confidence: unverified

## Context
No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Cocos (Keeling) Islands does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a Australia passport.

French Polynesia drives on the right, the opposite side to Cocos (Keeling) Islands. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.
- Visa-free access context: 126 of 243 nationalities tracked

## Sources and freshness
- Canonical URL: https://visafreemap.com/visa/cocos-keeling-islands/french-polynesia/
- Data as of: 2026-10-19
- Official source: [legifrance.gouv.fr](https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/loda/id/JORFTEXT000025092900) (checked September 5, 2026)

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

## Frequently asked questions
### Do Australia passport holders need a visa for French Polynesia?
No. Australia passport holders do not need a visa to visit French Polynesia for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

### How long can Australia citizens stay in French Polynesia without a visa?
Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

### What currency is used in French Polynesia?
CFP franc (XPF).

### What is the emergency number in French Polynesia?
112.

### Does French Polynesia drive on the same side of the road as Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
French Polynesia drives on the right, the opposite side to Cocos (Keeling) Islands. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

### What time zone is French Polynesia in?
Tahiti (UTC-10).

### What is the nearest airport to Papeete?
Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT), about 4 km away.

### How many countries can enter French Polynesia without a visa?
126 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter French Polynesia visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.


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